General Troubleshooting - Chauvet TFX-24CON Technical Reference Manual

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General Troubleshooting

Symptom
Auto shut off
Beam is very dim or not bright
Breaker/Fuse keeps blowing
Chase is too slow
Device has no power
Fixture is not responding
Fixture is on but there is no
movement to the audio
Fluid indicator not working
Fogger or Snow output has
dropped
Lamps cuts off sporadically
Light will not come on after
power failure
Loss of signal
Motor movements are jerky or
jumpy
Moves slow
No flash
No fog
No laser output
No light output
Relay will not work
Remote does not work
Stand alone mode
Unit wobbles when rotating
TFX-24C Users Manual Version 2.02
Solution(s)
Check fan thermal switch reset
Clean optical system or replace lamp
Check 220/110v switch for proper setting
Check total load placed on device
Check users manual for speed adjustment
Check for power on Mains.
Check device's fuse. (internal and/or external)
Check DMX Dip switch settings for correct
addressing
Check DMX cables
Check polarity switch settings
Make sure you have the correct audio mode on the
control switches. If audio provided via ¼" jack, make
sure a live audio signal exists
Adjust sound sensitivity knob
The filter tip on the end of the tube inserted into the
fluid container must float freely in order to measure
correctly, check to see if perhaps it is stuck
Clean with distilled water and vinegar
Replace hose
Possible bad lamp or fixture is overheating.
Lamp may be at end of its life.
Some discharge lamps require a cooling off period
before the electronics in the fixture can kick start it
again, wait 5 to 10 minutes before powering up
Use only DMX cables
Install terminator
Possible bad motor driver or sensors
Check polarity switch on controller
Check 220/110v switch for proper setting
Re-install bulb, may have shifted in shipping
Check fluid tank if empty
Make sure green light is on (for power)
Bounce mirror motor may have shifted during
shipping, readjust
Check slip ring & brushes for contact
Install bulb
Call service technician
Check reset switch
Check cable connections
Make sure connector is firmly connected to device
All Chauvet lighting fixtures featuring stand-alone
functions do not require additional settings, simply
power the fixture and it will automatically enter into
this mode
Check for damages possibly incurred during
shipping
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Applies to
Foggers
Lights & Snow Controllers
Dimmers
& Chaser